Prolong Synonyms and Antonyms

prə-lông, -lŏng
To make or become longer
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. draw out
  2. elongate
  3. extend
  4. lengthen
  5. prolongate
  6. protract
  7. spin
  8. stretch
  9. produce
Extend
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. sustain
  2. keep up
Antonyms:
  1. shorten
  2. abbreviate
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. profuse
  2. prolix
  3. prolonged
  4. protracted
  5. protractive
  6. repetitious
  7. sostenuto
  8. sustaining
Synonyms:
(Noun)
  1. prolixity
  2. prolongation
  3. prorogation

Words Related to Prolong

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. long
  2. be prolonged
  3. lessen
  4. take-the-edge-off

Prolong Sentence Examples

  • He quickened his pace, having little reason to prolong the trip.

  • Though his recovery was rapid and complete, he did not choose to prolong his stay abroad.

  • To prolong the life of your hair trimmers, you will need to clean them regularly.

  • When Leopold I., duke of Austria, took Richard prisoner and delivered him to the emperor, Philip did his utmost by offers of money to prolong his captivity, and, allied with the English king's brother.

  • Not only will this save energy, it will prolong the life of your clothes.

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